de Dion Bouton
Vintage Bikes

At the end of the 19th century
many small scale manufacturers took on the successful
De Dion Bouton concept to construct their own
tricycles. his particular De Dion Bouton probably
is the sole survivor of the tricycles built
by Mr. B.A. Janssen in s-Hertogenbosch, the
Netherlands. Mr. Janssen was a pioneer importer
and manufacturer (assembler? ) of motorcycles,
tricycles and light automobiles.

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1898 de Dion Bouton Tricycle 2½
HP, 300cc

This machine spent a substantial
part of its life in the well-known
former collection of the Batavus bicycle
factory . The Dion Bouton engine has
a watercooled head with atmospheric
inlet valve and mechanical exhaust
valve. Carburation is by optional
Longuemare spray carburettor, which
is a huge improvement compared to
the standard primitive surface carburettor.
The brass tank behind the saddle contains
petrol, water and oil. The box between
the frame tubes houses the battery.
The trembler coil is fixed to the
support axle next to the engine. This
machine has succesfully completed
the Dutch Horse Power Run and it is
one of the most special and interesting
early transport veterans.

1903 De Dion Bouton Tricycle

This picture was kindly provided
by http://users.senet.com.au/~mitchell.